PAGE 34 — BLW-400SSW- WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/15/01)
8. Turn the Automatic Idle Control switch to the ‘OFF’
position (Figure 21).
9. Insert the key into the starter switch and turn the ‘Run’
position (Figure 22). The oil pressure light will
temporarily turn on.
10. Turn the key further to the ‘Heat’ position. The preheat
light will go on (Figure 23). Once the light turns off,
the engine is ready to operate.
11. Turn the key to the ‘Start’ position (Figure 24) to start
the engine, then release the key. Check the engine
indicators. If the oil pressure is still on, turn off the
engine and check the oil. If the engine does not start
within 10 seconds after the key is turned to the ‘Start’
position, release the key, and wait 30 seconds.
Repeat procedure above.
12. Switch the engine idle switch to ‘On’ and let engine
idle for about 5 minutes. Check the engine for
abnormal vibrations or sounds. Turn the engine idle
switch to either ‘Off’ or keep in ‘On (Figure 25)’ position
for full engine operation.
BLW-400SSW— START-UP INSTRUCTIONS
13. Once the engine is running and operating properly,
switch the circuit breakers to ‘ON’ position (Figure 26).
14. Check the voltmeter and adjust to proper voltage
needed for operation (Figure 27).
Figure 21. Automatic Idle Control Switch in
‘OFF’ position
Figure 22. Starter Switch to ‘RUN’ position
Figure 23. Starter Switch to ‘HEAT’ position
Figure 24. Starter Switch to ‘START’ position
Figure 25. Automatic Idle Control Switch in the
’ON’ position
Figure 26. Circuit Breaker in ‘ON’ position
Figure 27. AC Voltmeter with load
NEVER turn the key to the “
START
”
position while the engine is running.
CAUTION:
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